Final2023 Week 3

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 3 2023

Houston Texans

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37

Jacksonville Jaguars

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17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans71071337
Jaguars0010717

HOU 37JAX 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    20.6PPR pts

    20/30, 280 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tank Dell

    HOU · WR

    25.5PPR pts

    5 REC, 145 YDS, 1 TD

  • Jaguars leader

    Travis Etienne Jr.

    JAX · RB

    17.8PPR pts

    19 ATT, 88 YDS, 4 REC, 50 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Andrew Beck

    HOU · RB

    1 TD

Texans 37, Jaguars 17: Houston leads from start to finish

Houston led 17–0 at halftime and outscored Jacksonville 20–17 after the break to win 37–17. Jacksonville outgained the Texans 404–366, but the Texans averaged 6.5 yards per play.

Jacksonville didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Jaguars went 5-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Texans finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.6 yards/play HOU 6.5 · JAX 5.9
  • +2 turnover margin HOU 0 turnovers
  • +22% third-down rate HOU 60% · JAX 38%

Game Highlights

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Why the Texans Won

Houston won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Jaguars
TexansStatJaguars
6.5Yards per play5.9
0Turnovers2
60%Third-down conversion38%
Other team stats
366Total yards404
56Plays69
27:57Time of possession32:03

Scoring Summary

The Texans scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Jaguars scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayHOUJAX
1st quarter
7:35HOUDameon Pierce 1-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP70
2nd quarter
7:27HOUC.J. Stroud → Brevin Jordan, 4-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP140
0:00HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 28-yard FG Extends lead170
3rd quarter
11:17JAXTank Bigsby 1-yard TD runBrandon McManus XP177
4:35JAXBrandon McManus 33-yard FG1710
4:19HOUAndrew Beck 85-yard kickoff return TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP2410
4th quarter
12:36HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 26-yard FG Extends lead2710
10:40JAXTrevor Lawrence → Christian Kirk, 26-yard TDBrandon McManus XP2717
8:59HOUC.J. Stroud → Tank Dell, 68-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP3417
2:10HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 33-yard FG Extends lead3717

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Jaguars, Week 3 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tank DellHOUWR25.5 PTSWR7
  2. C.J. StroudHOUQB20.6 PTSQB12
  3. Travis EtienneJAXRB17.8 PTSRB9
  4. Christian KirkJAXWR15.4 PTSWR26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
C.J. StroudHOUQB20.6QB1220/30280203140118.8Start/Sit →
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB15.4QB1927/4027911312085.3Start/Sit →
C.J. BeathardJAXQB0.4QB352/2900———85.4

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tank DellHOUWR25.5WR7WR———751451
Travis EtienneJAXRB17.8RB9RB1988054500
Christian KirkJAXWR15.4WR26WR———64541
Dameon PierceHOURB14.9RB14RB1431133280Start/Sit →
Evan EngramJAXTE13.7TE7TE———87670Start/Sit →
Brevin JordanHOUTE9.3TE12TE———22131Start/Sit →
Tank BigsbyJAXRB7.0RB35RB21011000Start/Sit →
Calvin RidleyJAXWR7.0WR66WR———73400Start/Sit →
Jamal AgnewJAXWR6.9WR67WR———54490
Devin SingletaryHOURB6.5RB38RB94102240Start/Sit →
Robert WoodsHOUWR6.4WR70WR———63340
Nico CollinsHOUWR5.4WR77WR———32340Start/Sit →
John MetchieHOUWR3.3WR91WR———22130
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB3.2RB58RB3602260
Tim JonesJAXWR3.1WR93WR———32110
Brenton StrangeJAXTE2.7TE37TE———2270Start/Sit →
Dalton SchultzHOUTE1.9TE50TE———3190Start/Sit →
Luke FarrellJAXTE1.4TE56TE———1140Start/Sit →
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Robert WoodsWR43 snaps77%
  2. Dalton SchultzTE38 snaps68%
  3. Nico CollinsWR37 snaps66%
  4. Tank DellWR34 snaps61%
  5. Dameon PierceRB30 snaps54%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Tank Dell24%, 7 targets
  2. Robert Woods21%, 6 targets
  3. Dalton Schultz10%, 3 targets
  4. Nico Collins10%, 3 targets
  5. Dameon Pierce10%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 7 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Dameon Pierce54%, 14 carries
  2. Devin Singletary35%, 9 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud12%, 3 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Christian KirkWR63 snaps86%
  2. Calvin RidleyWR60 snaps82%
  3. Evan EngramTE52 snaps71%
  4. Travis EtienneRB52 snaps71%
  5. Jamal AgnewWR40 snaps55%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Evan Engram20%, 8 targets
  2. Calvin Ridley18%, 7 targets
  3. Christian Kirk15%, 6 targets
  4. Jamal Agnew13%, 5 targets
  5. Travis Etienne13%, 5 targets
  6. Other23%, 9 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Travis Etienne70%, 19 carries
  2. D'Ernest Johnson11%, 3 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence11%, 3 carries
  4. Tank Bigsby7%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Christian KirkJAXWR6386%615%0
Calvin RidleyJAXWR6082%718%0
Robert WoodsHOUWR4377%621%0
Evan EngramJAXTE5271%820%0
Travis EtienneJAXRB5271%513%19
Dalton SchultzHOUTE3868%310%0
Nico CollinsHOUWR3766%310%0
Tank DellHOUWR3461%724%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR4055%513%0
Dameon PierceHOURB3054%310%14
Andrew BeckHOURB2850%00%0
Devin SingletaryHOURB2239%27%9
Luke FarrellJAXTE2534%13%0
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE1934%13%0
Tim JonesJAXWR2433%38%0
Brenton StrangeJAXTE2129%25%0
John MetchieHOUWR1527%27%0
Brevin JordanHOUTE1018%27%0
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB1216%25%3
Tank BigsbyJAXRB912%13%2
Jacob HarrisJAXWR710%00%0
Mike BooneHOURB47%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+13.8Tank Dell25.5 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−4.7Calvin Ridley7.0 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.0 xFPTravis Etienne Jr.17.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB17.820.0−2.271%70% car—01970%513%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB15.418.7−3.393%40 att—40311%00%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB20.614.5+6.1100%30 att—30312%00%
Dameon PierceHOU · RB14.913.6+1.354%54% car—01454%310%
Evan EngramJAX · TE13.713.4+0.371%20% tgt—000%820%
Calvin RidleyJAX · WR7.011.7−4.782%18% tgt—000%718%
Tank DellHOU · WR25.511.7+13.861%24% tgt—000%724%
Christian KirkJAX · WR15.410.0+5.486%15% tgt—000%615%
Robert WoodsHOU · WR6.410.0−3.677%21% tgt—000%621%
Devin SingletaryHOU · RB6.58.9−2.439%35% car—0935%27%
Jamal AgnewJAX · WR6.98.3−1.455%13% tgt—000%513%
D'Ernest JohnsonJAX · RB3.25.2−2.016%11% car—0311%25%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE1.95.0−3.168%10% tgt—000%310%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR5.45.0+0.466%10% tgt—000%310%
Tim JonesJAX · WR3.15.0−1.933%8% tgt—000%38%
Brenton StrangeJAX · TE2.73.3−0.629%5% tgt—000%25%
Brevin JordanHOU · TE9.33.3+6.018%7% tgt—000%27%
John Metchie IIIHOU · WR3.33.30.027%7% tgt—000%27%
Tank BigsbyJAX · RB7.02.9+4.112%7% car—027%13%
Luke FarrellJAX · TE1.41.7−0.334%3% tgt—000%13%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE0.01.7−1.734%3% tgt—000%13%
C.J. BeathardJAX · QB0.40.8−0.47%2 att—200%00%

Team totals: Texans 29 targets and 26 carries; Jaguars 40 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

C.J. Stroud Ran hot

HOU · QB · 20.6 pts on 14.5 expected

20 of 30 passing for 280 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 14 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Dameon Pierce

HOU · RB · 14.9 pts on 13.6 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards; 14 carries (54% of the team's) for 31 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Dameon Pierce →

Tank Dell Ran hot

HOU · WR · 25.5 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 145 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Travis Etienne Jr. Volume, no payoff

JAX · RB · 17.8 pts on 20.0 expected

5 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 50 yards; 19 carries (70% of the team's) for 88 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.0 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (19).

Christian Kirk Ran hot

JAX · WR · 15.4 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 4 catches for 54 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Brevin Jordan Ran hot

HOU · TE · 9.3 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Brevin Jordan →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Christian Kirk played 86% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
  • Stock up: Jamal Agnew played 55% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Tim Jones played 33% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toTexans DJaguars D
QBs17.118.6
RBs20.322.7
WRs31.235.3
TEs13.911.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 50%, stood at 4% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Pierce 1-yd TD run50% → 29%Q1 7:35
  2. −16Stroud → Jordan, 4-yd TD26% → 9%Q2 7:27
  3. +10Bigsby 1-yd TD run3% → 13%Q3 11:17
  4. +8McManus 33-yd FG10% → 18%Q3 4:35
  5. −15Beck 85-yd TD18% → 3%Q3 4:19

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Jaguars
Houston TexansMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
56Plays69
54%Pass rate61%
9.3Yds / dropback6.9
3.3Yds / carry4.3
9/15Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge Houston ran 13 fewer plays but gained 2.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Dell 24% · Woods 21% · Schultz 10%
  • JAX Engram 20% · Ridley 18% · Kirk 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Jaguars
ResultHOUJAX
Touchdowns42
Field goals31
Punts42
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals02

HOU turnover edge: +2

  • The Texans opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 62-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Texans drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00351:35Punt
JAXQ1 13:256181:53Missed FG
HOUQ1 11:327623:57Touchdown
JAXQ1 7:355213:10Punt
HOUQ1 4:256302:42Punt
JAXQ1 1:4311504:52Missed FG
HOUQ2 11:517414:24Touchdown
JAXQ2 7:274222:32Punt
HOUQ2 4:55301:01Punt
JAXQ2 3:547372:50Fumble
HOUQ2 1:049561:04Field goal
JAXQ3 15:007673:43Touchdown
HOUQ3 11:17421:58Punt
JAXQ3 9:198534:44Field goal
HOUQ3 4:35000:16Touchdown
JAXQ3 4:195131:59Interception
HOUQ3 2:2010414:44Field goal
JAXQ4 12:366751:56Touchdown
HOUQ4 10:403751:41Touchdown
JAXQ4 8:598192:14Downs
HOUQ4 6:457294:35Field goal
JAXQ4 2:105152:10End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Texans vs Jaguars Head-to-Head

The Texans and Jaguars first met in 2002 and have played 48 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
32–16Texans lead, 48 meetings since 2002
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Texans win
30–62015
Largest Jaguars win
45–72017

Since 2021

7–3 Texans lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, J = Jaguars win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Texans vs Jaguars Upcoming
  • Week 15 Jaguars at Texans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Jaguars
TexansStatJaguars
10-7Record9-8
22.2Points per game22.2
342.4Yards per game339.5
5.4Yards per play5.2
20.8Points allowed per game21.8
330.7Yards allowed per game342.8

Texans vs Jaguars Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in London and Week 15 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Texans vs Jaguars Week 3 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 37–17 in Week 3 of the 2023 season. The game was played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, on September 24, 2023. See the Texans' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Jaguars?

The final score was Texans 37, Jaguars 17. The Texans led 17–0 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 20, Jaguars 17.

What happened in the Texans vs Jaguars game?

Houston led 17–0 at halftime and outscored Jacksonville 20–17 after the break to win 37–17. Jacksonville outgained the Texans 404–366, but the Texans averaged 6.5 yards per play. Tank Dell led all players with 5 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars committed 2 turnovers, the Texans none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Jaguars?

Tank Dell led the game with 25.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR7 of Week 3, on 5 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown. C.J. Stroud was next with 20.6 (QB12). See Tank Dell's 2023 game log.

Who led Texans vs Jaguars in passing, rushing and receiving?

C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 20 of 30 for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Travis Etienne (JAX) led in rushing with 19 carries for 88 yards. Tank Dell (HOU) led in receiving with 5 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Tank Dell score against the Jaguars?

Tank Dell scored 25.5 points in PPR leagues, 23.0 in half-PPR and 20.5 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 3 of the 2023 season, on 5 catches for 145 yards and a touchdown. He drew 24% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Jaguars?

Tank Dell outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.5 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+13.8). Calvin Ridley fell furthest short, with 7.0 points on 11.7 xFP (−4.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Texans vs Jaguars?

Travis Etienne Jr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 17.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Texans beat the Jaguars?

The Texans beat the Jaguars 37–17 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 5.9 and won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Jaguars?

The Texans won the turnover battle 2–0: the Jaguars gave the ball away 2 times and the Texans not at all. The Texans won the game.

What is the all-time Texans vs Jaguars record?

The Texans lead the all-time series 32–16 across 48 meetings since 2002.

When did the Texans and Jaguars last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on January 1, 2023, when the Jaguars beat the Texans 31–3.

What is the Texans vs Jaguars record since 2021?

The Texans lead 7–3 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.